Do you need a helmet for a longboard?

Most longboarders will agree that a helmet is required for disciplines such as downhill racing and skatepark riding which involve substantial risks of injury.

1. What should I wear when longboarding?
2. Do you really need a helmet to skateboard?
3. Can I wear a bike helmet for longboarding?
4. Do you need gloves for longboarding?
5. Do you need a helmet for a penny board?
6. Can you longboard in jeans?
7. Can you longboard in flip flops?
8. Why do skateboarders not wear protection?
9. Is it OK to wear a bike helmet on a skateboard?
10. Do you need a certified helmet?
11. Do you need a helmet for cruising skateboard?

What should I wear when longboarding?

Compared to other sports, longboarding seems to be one of the most easygoing in terms of the proper sports attire. Boarders may often be seen just wearing casual tops and denim, but they are always clad in a helmet, durable skate shoes, and slide gloves.

Do you really need a helmet to skateboard?

When it comes to safety, you should be wearing a helmet whenever you are skateboarding. The very purpose of it is to protect your head from severe injury in case of a fall. Concussions and a variety of head injuries happen, especially when you're a beginner.

Can I wear a bike helmet for longboarding?

You can wear a bike helmet for skateboarding but they need to be dual-certified to both CPSC 1203 and ASTM F1492 standards. A skateboard helmet should cover the back of the head, not all bike helmets provide enough protection. ... Consider buying a dual certified helmet, ASTM approved and CPSC certified.

Do you need gloves for longboarding?

Most importantly, you need some solid slide gloves for putting your hand on the ground when sliding and drifting – Sector 9, Loaded, Gravity gloves all make good quality gloves.

Do you need a helmet for a penny board?

Wear protective gear such as elbow and knee pads, wrist guards and a helmet. They'll lessen your risk of serious injury in the event of a crash. Start with your trucks tighter when you first buy your penny board.

Can you longboard in jeans?

Yes. I honestly don't care most of the time what I'm wearing (other than protective gear, then I care A LOT) when I'm skating on my longboard. A longboard is an expression of your interests, and can suit and should suit your style. So what if you're wearing a thrasher mag shirt and jeans.

Can you longboard in flip flops?

Do: Wear proper footwear when longboarding. Flip flops don't count. Sneakers or tennis shoes only.

Why do skateboarders not wear protection?

They choose not to for many different reasons: Pads/helmet being viewed as for beginner skaters. Massive confidence on their board, almost like they're one with it. Their refined ability to fall correctly and recover from failed attempts (this is a very important skill for skaters to learn)

Is it OK to wear a bike helmet on a skateboard?

Although all bike helmets are suitable for biking, you can use a bike helmet for skateboarding only if it also meets the ASTM F1492 standard. These dual-certified helmets offer more protection to wearers than helmets certified to only one standard.

Do you need a certified helmet?

Helmet Certification: CPSC/ CPSC 1203/ Consumer Product Safety Commission. Since March 10, 1999, all bicycle helmets sold in the United States have been required to pass the CPSC helmet standard.

Do you need a helmet for cruising skateboard?

You can wear a bike helmet for skateboarding, but not any helmet. A helmet should cover the back of the head when you're riding a skateboard.